Description
Melted Mozzarella & Ranch Chicken Bombs are the ultimate comfort food, combining juicy ground chicken with savory ranch seasoning and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for any occasion, these flavorful bites are ideal as a party appetizer or a cozy weeknight dinner. With minimal prep and cooking time, you can whip up a batch in under 30 minutes, making them an easy go-to for busy nights or entertaining guests. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch on the outside, followed by a deliciously cheesy interior that will leave everyone wanting more. Try serving them with your favorite dipping sauces for an extra kick!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, ranch seasoning mix, egg, breadcrumbs, and garlic powder. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized bombs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Lightly brush or spray each bomb with olive oil.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Top each bomb with mozzarella cheese and broil for an additional 1–2 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bombs (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg